Genève
Cluses
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90 km
CHILDREN
The "L'Outa" playgroup welcomes children aged 3months to 6years.
For slightly older children (ages 3-12 years inclusive), the "Le Club des Piou-Piou" offers ESF (French Ski School) lessons.
OTHER ACTIVITIES
ALPINE SKIING IN MORZINE:As part of the Portes du Soleil ski domain, Morzine offers 650km of slopes. The Morzine/Les Gets ski domain offers 110km of slopes and 1 snowpark.
6 day Morzine/Les Gets lift pass prices (08/09 prices): 146 euros/adults, 110 euros/children aged 5-15 years inclusive (free for children under 5 years).
Cross country skiing : length of cross country track 90 Km
CROSS-COUNTRY SKIING: Morzine offers 90km of cross-country ski slopes, spread across 4 areas. Access to these slopes is free, but use of the ski lifts is payable.
PRACTICAL INFORMATION
Morzine is easily accessible by bus or taxi from both Thonon and Cluses train stations (30km).
Morzine has all necessary amenities: local shops, cinemas, nightclubs, doctors, pharmacy etc.
All information provided here is intended for guidance only. For more detailed information, please contact the local tourist office.
The Haute Savoie region borders both Italy and Switzerland, and boasts historical monuments such chateaus and churches in stunning natural surroundings ranging from Lake Geneva in the north of the region to Mont Blanc in the south. A trip to the Haute Savoie offers visitors the chance to experience some of the world's most reknowned and celebrated ski resorts, with Chamonix at the heart of the region's ski activity.
For tourists looking for a true Alpine culinary experience can sample regional cheeses, such as Emmental, as well as cheese-based dishes such as raclette, ideal after a long day on the slopes and offering a different style of shared dining experience.
Be a guest to one of the world's most exclusive tables. France, land of gourmets and culinary arts, offers a bewildering array of food and wines from delicious simple fare to exquisite haute cuisine. With over 340 sorts of cheese and 450 quality wines France will satisfy every palate.
Beyond gastronomy, from North to South France sparkles with an incredibly rich cultural and historical heritage of famous castles, churches, cathedrals and museums carefully preserved and restored which makes it one the most sought afterand enthralling destination for holidaymakers from around the globe.
France takes prides in the rich and diverse tapestry of its magnificent landscapes which have been celebrated throughout the centuries by its many famous writers, poets and artists in words and creations so many of which have become part of the world's cultural heritage and still inspire today's travellers to discover it for themselves. Whether you are looking for a relaxing beach holiday or want to commune with Nature, whether you wish to step back into history or are searching for an active sporting adventure, France will welcome you with open arms, seduce you with its warmth and entertain you with its wide range of attractions enabling you to achieve that perfect holiday.
A word of advice from Lagrange: French roads are excellent, but not free, so keep some euros handy.
LES PORTES DU SOLEIL is a large ski domain linking 12 French and Swiss resorts.
* Long-distance, border-hopping skiing, ideal for intermediate skiers.
* Charming village resorts with top facilities.
* Snowsure ski-through resort of Avoriaz, which also offers excellent snowboarding.
Resorts:
Avoriaz, Morzine, Les Gets, Chatel.
www.portesdusoleil.com
Height: 1000m-2300m
Total pistes: 650km
41 green slopes / 112 blue slopes / 107 red slopes / 28 black slopes and 1 snowpark/resort.
6-day lift pass (08/09 prices): 200 euros/adult, 134 euros/children aged 5-15 years, free for children under 5 years.
Cross-country skiing: 89km of trails.
